Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November, and the festive days begin with Dhanteras on Friday, 6 November. Between Lakshmi Puja, card parties, office celebrations and family visits, most of us need three or four outfits in a single week. This guide matches our ethnic wear to each Diwali occasion.
What to wear for Lakshmi Puja
For the main puja, choose rich fabrics and traditional colours such as cream, gold, red and yellow.
- Cream Garden Embroidered Assam Silk Kurta, Pant and Dupatta Set
- Cream Tropical Print Bead Embroidered Assam Silk Kurta Set
- Beige Bead Embroidered Assam Silk Kurta Set
- Off White Silk Kurta, Pant and Jacquard Dupatta Set, with a pink or red embroidered yoke, in sizes up to 5XL (50).
- Red and Gold Foil Print Cotton Blend Kurta and Pant Set for a festive look that is easy to wear all day.
Safety tip: when you are lighting diyas, pin your dupatta well away from the flame. Lightweight synthetic fabrics such as georgette and net catch fire easily, so keep them clear of open lamps.
What to wear for Diwali parties and card nights
Evening parties are the time for heavier embroidery, silk and a bit of shine.
- Sage Green Heavy Embroidered Fancy Silk Kurti, Pant and Dupatta Set
- Mauve Bead Embroidered Chanderi Silk Kurta Set with Organza Dupatta
- Purple Embroidered Rangoli Silk Top, Palazzo and Organza Dupatta Set
- Lavender Embroidered Silk Crepe Kurti, Palazzo and Dupatta Set
- Cream Heavy Embroidered Crepe Silk Kurti and Pant Set
- Sequin Embroidered Heavy Georgette Saree in black, blue, green, petrol blue or red, if you prefer a saree for the party.
What to wear for family visits and Bhai Dooj
For visiting relatives, you want something festive that is still comfortable for long days of travel, meals and sitting.
- Embroidered Chanderi Kurta, Pant and Dupatta Set: nine colours and sizes up to 4XL (48).
- Peach Embroidered Chanderi Kurta Set
- Cream Embroidered Viscose Shimmer Kurta Set with Bandhani Dupatta
- Yellow Embroidered French Crepe Kurti and Pant Set
What to wear for office Diwali celebrations
At work, pick a set that looks festive but is not too heavy for a working day.
- Navy Blue and Gold Paisley Foil Print Kurta and Pant Set
- Navy Blue Embroidered Butti Kurta and Pant Set
- Yellow Floral Print Kurta Pant Set with Embroidered Yoke
- Embroidered Roman Silk Kurti and Palazzo Set
Styling tips
Balance heavy embroidery with light jewellery, and let a plain kurta carry statement earrings. With a palazzo or flared pant, a small heel adds length, while juttis are the practical choice for long puja evenings.
Plan ahead for the wedding season
The wedding season starts soon after Diwali. If you have functions coming up, our semi-stitched lehengas leave time for tailoring if you order early.
Order early for delivery before Dhanteras
Couriers get busy in the week before Diwali, so order in October if you want your outfit in hand before Dhanteras. Delivery is free across India on prepaid orders, and Cash on Delivery is available for a flat ₹70. See Shipping and Returns for delivery times and our 3-day return policy.
Browse all kurta sets for more festive options.
Celebrating Navratri first? See our Navratri outfit ideas for garba nights and puja mornings. Karwa Chauth comes before Diwali this year, so see our Karwa Chauth outfit ideas, and once the festivals are over, plan ahead with our wedding guest outfit ideas.
